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J696 XSF

1992 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,671 mi
Last recorded174,671 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2007
Typical for 1992 BMW 5 Series145,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ696 XSF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2007 174,671 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 174,671 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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J696 XSF is a 1992 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 145,288 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J696 XSF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 34 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J696 XSF registered?

J696 XSF is a 1992 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 April 1992.

Is J696 XSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J696 XSF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J696 XSF have outstanding finance?

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